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Police said they are unable to name the alleged victim as yet, but did disclose that she is a woman believed to be aged in her late twenties and that steps are ongoing to formally identify her.

Officers were called to Oxford Road near to Chaucer Avenue at just after 9pm on Friday night, to a report of a woman with significant injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

A woman has died on Oxford Road in Hartlepool. Police on scene (Image: Evening Gazette)

Chief Supt Alastair Simpson said: “Firstly, my thoughts and sympathies are with the family of the woman. Specially trained officers are supporting the family at this extremely difficult time.

“Residents in the local area will naturally be shocked by what has happened and I would like to reassure them that we have a dedicated team who are working tirelessly on this case and all the necessary specialist resources are being made available to them.

“There is a visible police presence in and around the area of the murder. Anyone in the local community who has concerns can approach any of these officers and speak to them about this incident.”

Anyone with information who does not wish to speak directly to police can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.